University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program Radiation Oncology Residency
Radiation Oncology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center.
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- ACGME code
- 4304822099
- Program director
- Chelsea Pinnix
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 182
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).
In the latest application cycle the program received 182 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Radiation Oncology programs, which interview about 29.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 7% across Radiation Oncology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates96%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White54%
- Asian29%
- Black or African American21%
- Hispanic or Latino17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Chelsea Pinnix
- Program coordinator
- Denise De La Cruz
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 792-2534
- Program phone
- (713) 563-2445
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Radiation Oncology 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1422 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 4% of residents at University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program offer?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program offers 6 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program received 182 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Radiation Oncology program interviews about 29.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program located?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program is located at Department of Radiation Oncology 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1422 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center.
Who is the program director of University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program?
The program director is Chelsea Pinnix. The program coordinator, Denise De La Cruz, is the usual contact for application questions.